The Spice Race with Roger Crowley

Aspects of History - En podkast av Oliver Webb-Carter

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On the 20th September 1519 Ferdinand Magellan set sail for the Moluccas, the collection of islands containing nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon that promised vast wealth for those who could trade. So began the race between Spain and Portugal, who would soon be joined by the Dutch and English, but the native peoples paid a terrible spice. Roger Crowley joins to discuss his new book, Spice. Roger Crowley Links Spice: The 16th-Century Contest that Shaped the Modern World Roger on X Aspects of History Links Ollie on X Aspects of History on Instagram Get in touch: [email protected] Thank you to our sponsor Incogni. Check them out at incogni.com/aspectsofhistory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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